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Thanksgiving Gatherings

Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s easy to love. Tons of food, tons of friends, family around the table, and a cocktail in your hand. Not necessarily in that order. Whether your style is cosmopolitan or traditional, a dramatic table with personalized touches is a sure way to make it a memorable holiday for all your guests.

SIMPLY BETTER COCKTAILS
Clear a side table or desktop in another room to create a cocktail bar. Incorporate a variety of Spirits and garnishes to allow guests to explore their cocktail creativity. Don’t forget to have plenty of non-alcoholic options for those who choose not to toast with spirits.

Raise a glass and toast your friends and loved ones this Thanksgiving with some great Stirrings cocktails like the Pomegranate Royale and don’t forget the non-alcoholic drinks.

SIMPLY BETTER FOOD
While the turkey roasts, put out plenty of light appetizers your guests can nibble on, along with bowls of cashews and pistachios. Make things easy for yourself and assemble one warm appetizer ahead of time so you can simply pop it in the oven when your guests arrive. See below for more menu ideas.

SIMPLY BETTER TIMES
A well-set table is like a big fountain, spouting a warm, festive holiday mood everywhere. But a Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to be a Broadway production. All you need is a few inspired ideas, starting with simple wicker baskets filled with seasonal vegetables, fruit, and flowers.

With the Turkey as the main course, try these tasty appetizers and side dishes below. They are easy to make and delicious.

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf. Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese; season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Melt the butter in a sauté pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Thinly slice the baguette on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool.

Set the oven to broil. Combine cheese, thyme, and black pepper. Spread the mixture over the crostini, top with one apple slice and one pear slice, and loosely place prosciutto on top. Place crostini on a baking sheet. Broil until the cheese just starts to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Need a warm, fun centerpiece? Fill vases with cranberries or kumquats, and then add water and flowers in complementary shades. To ensure guests can converse freely, flowers should sit no taller than 14 inches.